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CulturePublished: 16 September 2026 at 05:49

National premiere of film "Uļa" held in Riga

On Tuesday evening, the "Splendid Palace" cinema in Riga hosted the Latvian premiere of the film "Uļa", directed by Viesturs Kairišs and featuring actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots, drawing industry professionals. The film opens to the wider public on Wednesday.

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On Tuesday, September 15, the "Splendid Palace" cinema in Riga hosted the national premiere of the anticipated feature film "Uļa". The film was directed by Viesturs Kairišs, with actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots appearing in one of the roles.

Industry figures gather for the screening

Various people known in film circles attended the event to be among the first to see the new Latvian feature. The premiere was primarily aimed at industry professionals, giving filmmakers and others in the sector a chance to see the finished work before it reaches general audiences.

Wider release begins Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, September 16, "Uļa" will become available to the broader public in Latvian cinemas. This means that, following the national premiere, general audiences will now have the opportunity to judge the new Latvian film for themselves.

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